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Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD

Nelson apartment in Atawhai area

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A view from a room's door to an outdoor area with a wooden deck, a welcome mat, and a garden with plants and a bamboo fence.
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop
A garden area with a bamboo fence, potted plants, and a view of a house in the background.
A patio with outdoor furniture, a wooden deck, and a view of a hillside.
A modern kitchen with a central island, blue cabinets, and a microwave. There are two dark blue chairs with colorful cushions.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3431 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Atawhai, Nelson
  • Place, Miyazu Japanese Gardens
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Miyazu Gardens
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Founders Heritage Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nelson

Atawhai stay.Your stay at this Atawhai apartment places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Miyazu Gardens and Miyazu Japanese Gardens. Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Miyazu Japanese Gardens - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Miyazu Gardens - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Nelson Market - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Founders Heritage Park - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bobby Franks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Victus Coffee & Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪River Kitchen Nelson - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Free House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dog's Bone - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD

Mākoha is Maori for Tranquil; which perfectly describes this hidden oasis. It s self-contained and provides beautiful country views in a spacious one-bedroom apartment. Mākoha is located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac but is only 3km from the center of Nelson city. It s the perfect place to relax and have a bbq on the patio after a day out exploring everything the region has to offer.


The space:
Mākoha Place is a cute one bedroom apartment below our own home. It's private and has its own separate entrance. The apartment is warm and has great views of the surrounding farmyard hills. It has a kitchen (fridge/freezer, bench top elements, microwave, jug, toaster, etc) which opens to the lining room (tv, stereo, & sofa that can convert into a bed). There's a spacious bathroom and bedroom (with a queen-size bed). It is furnished with quality furniture and appliances so you will be very comfortable. It has a private patio with outdoor seating and BBQ and resident native birds. A port-a-cot can also be supplied.

Guest access:
You will have the apartment to yourself, as we will set it up for you.
Plenty of parking on a quiet residential cul-de-sac.

Interaction with guests:
Once contacted, I will give you all the specifics of how to confirm your booking and happily answer any questions that you may have about the place.
You'll have my contact information in case of an emergency while here.

Other points to note include:
We do have a cat - which will more than likely pay you a visit.
We also have a dog (lab x spaniel), who lives upstairs with us and in a private secure yard, so he won't bother you at all (but you're welcome to visit Monty if you like!) He's not a barky dog.

As the apartment is on a lower, separate level from our house you may also hear occasional noise - consistent with apartment living.

As we're also parents, in case you're traveling with infants you should also note that the patio does contain many small pebbles, and the patio has a drop of about 1.5m on the downhill side.

Please contact to inquire about discounts for long term stays.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 431 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: small children need supervision

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 135-669-733

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD to the airport?

This apartment is 7.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD to the beach?

This apartment is 4.8 mi (11-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD ?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD ?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD to downtown Nelson?

This apartment is 2.2 mi away from Nelson.

Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
No hassles, a lovely unit, warm and clean and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great place to stay. Would benefit from an air fryer
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot to stay just out of Nelson.

A perfect place to return to in the evenings after big days out in Nelson the bed was comfy, good shower pressure. Recommend a vehicle if you are traveling to and from Nelson.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Property is just as shown in the ad. Very handy to town Good communication with owners but also very quiet and private, especially given its downstairs from where they live
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet location on outskirts of Nelson

We had a very pleasant two week stay. It was a great base for visiting the Nelson region. With a car it was a very quick and easy journey into Nelson City.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Vanessa and Mike’s accommodation, Makoha Place. The unit was extremely spacious, large kitchen with a great array of appliances, utensils, and bowls, and a large fridge. The bathroom was large with a good sized shower; a bonus was the laundry sink and washing machine which we used. The accommodation is in the basement of the owners house and looks across to a rural gully, very private. Convenient location very close to Nelson city (around 5 min by car), with a small supermarket and fish and chip shop close by, which we also frequented.We would love to stay at Makoha Place again on our next visit to Nelson.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nehal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable one bed apartment, clean, kitchen well-equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Apartment

Very comfortable, clean, peaceful apartment with all the amenities we needed. Great place to come home to after visiting family and enjoying all that Nelson has to offer. Vanessa was helpful when we had to follow up after leaving something behind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Single person attending a course in town. Very convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Desiree S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall very good

Overall it was very good, just a few wee things. No expel air in the kitchen. The lounge suite was quite uncomfortable. Also due to the fact that it only had two windows it got very hot so sleeping was hard. A small heatpump/ air conditioner would be awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fionna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just the right distance from town....

Perfectly placed property in a quiet suburb of Atawhai. We stayed a few days so my daughter could attend a course at the Centre for Fine Woodworking. I managed a couple of walks around the area, both the Saturday and Sunday markets and the Pics peanut butter factory tour. My only feedback to the hosts would be could you please get some sharper knives and update the small cooking pots/lids in the kitchen. Would stay again :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tidy little apartmentz

It was a good place to stay for us as a base. Was tidy and had an awesome shower. It had good facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Adie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nelson stopover

Lovely spot to access all the Nelson region has to offer. Well appointed and all you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brief Encounter in Nelson

We arrived at Mike and Vanessa's place in the rain. Mike was there to greet us. Everything in the apartment was as described and it was great to have a washing machine. The space was a comfortable size and the kitchen had everything we needed although we ate dinner out most nights. Everything was spotless. We did find the bed to be too soft for us and it would be nice to change it to king size if they were thinking of replacing it in the future. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the neighbourhood was very pleasant.